{"id":4581,"date":"2017-02-16T15:23:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T21:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/?p=4581"},"modified":"2017-02-16T15:23:18","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T21:23:18","slug":"milwaukee-art-museum-exhibition-explores-breadth-of-regions-private-art-treasures-many-never-seen-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/2017\/02\/milwaukee-art-museum-exhibition-explores-breadth-of-regions-private-art-treasures-many-never-seen-before\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Breadth of Region\u2019s Private Art Treasures, Many Never Seen Before"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Milwaukee Collects celebrates our community\u2019s love of art and art collecting\u00a0<\/em><\/h1>\n

Milwaukee, Wis. \u2013 <\/strong>Feb. 16<\/strong>, 2017 \u2013 <\/strong>The Milwaukee Art Museum\u2019s Milwaukee Collects<\/em> exhibition offers visitors a rare and unique glimpse into some of the city\u2019s most interesting private art collections. On view March 10\u2013May 21, the exhibition draws works from nearly 50 collections and includes more than 100 objects, bringing the community\u2019s passion for collecting art into focus. Artworks in the exhibition span centuries, media and artistic styles, including early American paintings, contemporary sculpture, icons of modern photography, Impressionist canvases and hallmarks of Art Deco design.<\/p>\n

Artists represented in Milwaukee Collects<\/em> include Jules Ch\u00e9ret, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, John Sloan, Thomas Sully, Edward Weston and many others\u2014names one is likely to encounter in the Museum\u2019s Collection Galleries. Since the institution\u2019s inception nearly 130 years ago, the Museum\u2019s Collection, our region\u2019s largest artistic asset, has been thoughtfully shaped by the symbiotic relationship between local private collectors and the Museum.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe works of art at the Museum are a direct expression of our city\u2019s culture, reflecting the interests of the people who reside here,\u201d said Marcelle Polednik, Ph.D., Donna and Donald Baumgartner director. \u201cAs an institution, we\u2019ve been wonderfully shaped by the collecting interests of the community, and that\u2019s evident in what hangs on our walls and is stored in our vaults.\u201d<\/p>\n

This Milwaukee Art Museum-produced exhibition is a product of the entire curatorial team. Milwaukee Collects<\/em> follows last year\u2019s major renovation and reinstallation of the Collection Galleries. As the Museum\u2019s new director, Polednik was inspired by the breadth and depth of Milwaukee\u2019s shared collecting interests, which are evident in the exhibition, including decorative arts, German art, text-based art, and contemporary art with a focus on work by the Chicago Imagists.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilwaukee\u2019s collectors have very carefully considered and built their collections based on their personal interests and unique artistic eye,\u201d said Polednik. \u201cWhile we inherently knew Milwaukee as an active collecting community, we were time and again pleasantly surprised by the deliberation and great care with which these collections were built.\u201d<\/p>\n

A robust lineup of public programs accompanying the exhibition helps convey the message that anyone can become a collector, and the importance of art collecting to a community. There are opportunities to hear from area collectors and to explore the significant ways in which private collections and collaborative efforts like support groups contribute to Milwaukee\u2019s collecting practices. There are also offerings designed to inspire and educate the next generation of art aficionados.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilwaukee Collects<\/em> is a celebration of how art connects us to each other and our community,\u201d said Polednik. \u201cWe hope this exhibition inspires future generations to continue Milwaukee\u2019s long-standing tradition of collecting and sharing art with others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exhibition Programming Highlights \u2013 Collecting Series<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Conversation: Field Guide to the Art World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 11, 4 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sarah Thornton, author of Seven Days in the Art World<\/em>, discusses the art ecosystem by examining the relationships between collectors, dealers, curators and artists. Thornton was the chief writer on contemporary art for the Economist<\/em>, and the Washington Post<\/em> labeled her the \u201cJane Goodall of the art world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lecture: Auction Houses 101<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, April 13, 6:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

With its splashy headlines, mysterious bidders and glamorous guest lists, the art auction is one of the most alluring and visible parts of the art market. There is language to be decoded and research to be done, but once demystified, bidding at an auction can be a fun and exciting way to collect art. Event is sponsored by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion: Inside Milwaukee Collects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, April 27, 6:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Four local collectors who lent works to the exhibition talk about how they got started and navigated the art world to build their distinctive collections.<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion: Collecting on $10 a Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, May 4, 6:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Panelists discuss how collecting art can fit most any budget, whether the collector is a teacher, an artist, or just starting out in their career.<\/p>\n

For ticket information and program pricing, visit www.mam.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Exhibition Sponsorship<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibition is sponsored by the following Milwaukee Art Museum Support Groups:\u00a0American Arts Society,\u00a0Collectors\u2019 Corner,\u00a0Fine Arts Society,\u00a0Friends of Art,\u00a0Garden Club and\u00a0Print Forum; with Supporting Sponsors: Sendik\u2019s Food Markets, International Autos Group and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers; Media Partner: Clear Channel Outdoor.<\/p>\n

About the Milwaukee Art Museum<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Home to a rich collection of more than 30,000 works of art, the Milwaukee Art Museum is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Its campus includes the Santiago Calatrava\u2013designed Quadracci Pavilion, annually showcasing three feature exhibitions, and the Eero Saarinen\u2013designed Milwaukee County War Memorial Center and David Kahler\u2012designed addition. The Museum recently reopened its Collection Galleries, debuting nearly 2,500 world-class works of art within dramatically transformed galleries and a new lakefront addition. This reimagined space also allows for the presentation of additional changing exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Note to Editors:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

An exclusive exhibition press preview will be held Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. Please RSVP to Katie Hall, khall@buzzmonkeyspr.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Image:\u00a0Roy Lichtenstein<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>Red Lamps<\/span><\/span>, <\/span><\/span>1990 (published 1991)<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>L<\/span><\/span>ithograph, woodcut, and <\/span><\/span>screenprint<\/span><\/span> on 4-ply Paper Technologies, Inc., Museum Board<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> 5<\/span><\/span>7 7\/16 x 78 3\/4 in. (145.9 x 200 cm)<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> Collection of Bud and Sue Selig\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a9 Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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